tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583562784288599702.post1232905400078563118..comments2023-12-20T21:11:11.524-08:00Comments on State of the Skate: In a Nutshell! Skating's 2014-15 Pre-Season/JGP Season/"B" SeasonKelli Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06009713326652591943noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583562784288599702.post-81673270352824167432014-11-06T09:08:36.370-08:002014-11-06T09:08:36.370-08:00I was so excited to learn that Tara and Johnny (an...I was so excited to learn that Tara and Johnny (and especially Terry!!) would be taking over. I'm very happy to see Tom Hammond go, as he didn't add any value and always grated on my nervees. Now if they'd only get rid of Andrea Joyce! Scott Hamilton is a lovely person but his commentary was not very insightful (and his voice can be shriller than Tara's at times). I really enjoyed the Tara/Johnny/Terry dynamic and the excellent information they provided during the Olympics. It is great that NBC is airing portions of all of the Grand Prix's, especially since many of us do not have access to Universal Sports :(. I enjoy hearing commentary (any commentary, but especially from a team like Tara/Johnny/Terry) and miss it very much when watching on icenetwork. Unfortunately in today's age of DVRs and online TV viewing, there are fewer people casually flipping through the channels who may happen to catch a skating competition and become fans -- regardless of who the commentators are. It's good to hear that Tara and Johnny made such an impression on SFM's coworkers during the Olympics, so maybe there is some hope for figure skating viewership after all. Hopefully the new commentator team move will draw in more viewers and convince NBC to increase its figure skating coverage, though I'm not holding my breath. Kelli, this is my first time commenting but I missed your blog posts during your absence and I enjoyed your book very much :)KAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583562784288599702.post-57449002450691147172014-10-25T08:49:16.230-07:002014-10-25T08:49:16.230-07:00I'm pissed that they got rid of Scott (the oth...I'm pissed that they got rid of Scott (the other two I could do without) but Johnny and Tara *GAG* so pissed. I honestly don't know if I'll watch anymore or if I do it'll be with the sound muted because I cannot stand the sounds of their voices. They're like nails of chalkboards to me. Tara's so shrill and Johnny is well.. nuts. I mean come on NBC. Scott is an Olympic medal winner... Johnny is notwagrobanitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583562784288599702.post-27180108663978439292014-10-24T14:42:29.730-07:002014-10-24T14:42:29.730-07:00I agree with you SFM.
Tara and Johnny have been a ...I agree with you SFM.<br />Tara and Johnny have been a refreshing change of pace by helping to educate and explain to the casual fan and viewer, without PC-ing to death, their analysis of a skater’s strengths and weaknesses. Tara and Johnny have great a rapport, chemistry and humor. This long time figure skating fan appreciates that!!<br /> <br />On a separate note. Gracie, shelve those nerves and leave them behind on the practice ice. You can do this!! Also, Go Mirai and Samantha...REPRESENT!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1583562784288599702.post-9572771601348931012014-10-24T08:41:15.974-07:002014-10-24T08:41:15.974-07:00Love Tara and Johnny, Kelli!
Great move by NBC.
...Love Tara and Johnny, Kelli! <br /><br />Great move by NBC.<br /><br />I work in a busy, bustling office and most people (in the past) have checked out of figure skating, but, with this announcement re: Tara and Johnny, quite a few co-workers say they might have to start paying more attention now, because of how impressed they were with this team during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Scott will be missed, of course (Special correspondence role for him though, if I am not mistaken?) However, Tara has A LOT of support and fans here, while Johnny rocks the boat (in a good way) for many of them. So, again, kudos to NBC for making a move that might help rehabilitate the sport a bit.<br />SFMnoreply@blogger.com